College Lingo
What does “FAFSA” stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
This job requires a person to work with water, drain systems, piping, toilets, showers and more.
A plumber.
Money that is borrowed to pay for college that you must pay back.
Student loans, college loans or loans.
This is the STHS mascot.
The Ravens
Name a College in Austin
The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)
St. Edward’s University
Austin Community College (ACC)
Huston-Tillotson University
This is the name of a four year college degree.
Bachelor's Degree
This person has a certificate and training to complete their job, which is drawing blood in a lab.
Phlebotomist
Free money that is given to a student based on MER
IT.
Scholarship
Mrs.Smith
What’s one way to find friends or community on campus?
Join clubs, attend events, volunteer, orientation, etc.
This is the place where a college students sleeps, studies and hangs out when they are not in class.
Dorm or Residence Hall.
These are offered through your job but is not pay, what are they called?
Benefits
You will need to pay for these items to help you complete your classes in college.
Books, Computer, lab fees
You can take these types of classes while in high school to earn college credit.
Dual Credit Classes or ACC Classes
Where do most freshmen live?
What’s the difference between a “university” and a “community college”?
Universities offer 4-year degrees; community colleges offer 2-year or transfer options
Part of a job application that lists your contact info, current or former schooling and job history.
Resume
The name of free money that is given to students to help pay for college that is based on family size and income.
Grant
GPA stands for what?
Grade Point Average.
What’s UT Austin’s mascot?
Bevo the Longhorn
What’s a “first-generation college student”?
A student whose parents or guardians did not earn a 4-year college degree
This job works with kids to teach them numbers, letters, math, science and social skills.
PreK or Elementary school teacher
What’s a “student loan”?
Money borrowed for college that must be repaid with interest
Who is the person that helps you APPLY TO COLLEGE/TRADE SCHOOL?
Mrs. Andrew
This is the name of the Grinch's dog in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Max